Biden is planning to send another 1,000 bombs to Israel using taxpayer cash - despite publicly pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza
The Biden administration is considering sending additional bombs and weapons to Israel despite the ongoing push for a ceasefire in Gaza
The proposed delivery, valued at tens of millions of dollars, is still under internal review, with details subject to potential changes before Congress is told
Biden has criticized Israel's military operations, referring to them as 'over the top,' and faced criticism for supplying arms amid concerns over civilian deaths
The Biden administration is preparing to send bombs and other weapons to Israel that would add to its military arsenal even as the U.S. pushes for a ceasefire in Gaza, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing current and former U.S. officials.
The proposed arms delivery includes roughly a thousand each of MK-82 bombs, KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munitions that add precision guidance to bombs, and FMU-139 bomb fuses, the Journal reported, adding that the value of is estimated to be 'tens of millions of dollars.'
The proposed delivery is still being internally reviewed by the administration, the report added, citing a U.S. official, who said the details of the proposal could change before the administration notifies congressional committee leaders who would need to approve the transfer.
The U.S. State Department and Defense Department, Israel Defense Forces and Israel Defense Ministry have not immediately responded to the report.
However, there are a growing number of U.S. government employees who are firmly opposed to a continued support of Israel in the war
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